Barefeet Retreat

• Perfect Keys House!

  Perfect Keys House!

  • Guest mstrishi
  • Date of stay 05/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/21/13
  Words can not describe this house, but barefeet retreat is a great start. From the moment we arrived, my family and I felt comfortable and at home in the house. The house is tastefully decorated and each room has it's own unique theme, the house is exactly as pictured. We were able to meet the owners of the house, who were very helpful and accommodating, pointing out nearby restaurants and helpful tips. The beach and marina is a short walk about 5 minutes, but you can always use the golf cart to get there faster =). The sunsets are amazing to look at from the marina, so check for the times and make sure and bring your camera. The private beach is nice spot to relax and read a book by the water and also a perfect spot to star gaze at the endless amount of stars you are able to see at night. My family and I had a wonderful time in this house and we hope to come back soon. I would definitely recommend and already have to other friends and relatives. Some good restaurants we found around the house are Mrs. Mac's Kitchen 2, Ballywhos, Harriet's Cafe, and the Sunshine Market heading south in Tavenier (great cuban breakfast). Also be sure to go the local bird sanctuary; it's free and there are so many birds! My family and I would like to thank the owners for a memorable vacation made possible by this wonderful house and we hope to stay again very soon.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Turquoise house

  Turquoise house

  • Guest Betsy
  • Date of stay 05/09/13
  • Review Submitted 05/18/13
  The house was well organized and adorable. We loved it. The kids enjoyed the kayaks, the beach, and the tv. It was clean and just the right size for five people. We did not bring our dogs but it would have worked for them also.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for spending your vacation in our home. You were so nice to email us when you arrived to let us know how much you loved the home. I hope you enjoyed the wedding you attended. Thank you for taking care of the home too...the cleaning person said you left it so clean! Come back soon!

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• Cute, Private and Comfortable!

  Cute, Private and Comfortable!

  • Guest Barb and John
  • Date of stay 03/11/13
  • Review Submitted 03/21/13
  This Key Largo home is in a cute small subdivision on the Gulf side. The house is well equipped with everything you will need for the beach, fun fishing and cooking! It even comes with a golf cart and kayaks. The neighborhood is quiet and well maintained. Neighbors are friendly and love dogs, too! The house is a very short walk to the marina (dog friendly with lounges, picnic tables and a little beach). There is a longer beach just a short walk from the marina. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking and relaxing on the beach. Our dogs loved swimming in the ocean and walking the neighborhood. Other than sleeping and cooking we did not spend much time indoors, it was just to nice to relax on the covered front porch and listen to the birds singing. Stay here! You will love it.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Incredible Honeymoon

  Incredible Honeymoon

  • Guest iRyder
  • Date of stay 03/04/13
  • Review Submitted 03/14/13
  My wife and I were married on March 2nd and spent the 4th thru the 11th at this house for our honeymoon. This house is incredible and has everything you need to enjoy your time in Key Largo. My wife and I plan on making this house an annual stay as we thoroughly enjoyed our week in the house. The owners were very nice as well as all the neighbors. Beach and sun by day, campfires with smokes and cool drinks filled our nights. Again, this place had everything we needed to relax and enjoy ourselves.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Clean and New!

  Clean and New!

  • Guest Lisa & Peter
  • Date of stay 02/28/13
  • Review Submitted 03/03/13
  Thank you for our stay. Your home is amazing! We enjoyed everything about it. We have stayed in Key Largo before and the condos were older. Your home was was so new and clean it was refreshing. Every night we walked to the jetty for the sunset. We loved that our dog was able to come with us! The decor and furniture is perfect. I don't think there is anything more we could have asked for, right down to the soaps you left for us. We can't wait to come back.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Please come back! The neighbors loved your puppy, he was a big hit! Thank you for leaving the house incredibly clean too.

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• What a great time.

  What a great time.

  • Guest Veronica
  • Date of stay 11/19/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  T he place was great. Everything we needed was there. Sleeping locations were plentiful and comfy. I was so impressed I didn't want to leave... I am already planning my next trip. Thanks...

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Bev & Ron, Mike & Peg

  Bev & Ron, Mike & Peg

  • Guest Bev
  • Date of stay 11/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/22/12
  This was truly a Keys experience. The house was all that was claimed in the listing and much more. The decor was truly "Keysy" and everything was available that you could possibly want or need for your vacation experience. We got to see manatees in the boat basin which was an experience for our friends. Harriet's restaurant is excellent and we enjoyed Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Thank you Julie and Joe for a memorable time.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: The manatees are our favorite. The dolphin play on the bay also and are an amazing site to see. Come back and enjoy our home anytime. I loved decorating it, when I visit there I never want to leave!

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• Peaceful and beautiful and very relaxing

  Peaceful and beautiful and very relaxing

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  We had a wonderful week's stay at this home and would go there again in a heartbeat! Everything about the experience was easy, easy, easy and the owners were wonderful to work with from the very beginning. The home is beautiful and so comfortable within easy travel distance to all the beautiful Florida Keys has to offer. We would definitely rent this home again and will recommend it to all of our friends who are looking for a perfect seaside retreat. Thanks to Joe and Julie for having us and sharing their beautiful home with us! We loved it! And the fact that we were able to bring our pup was the best of all!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Paradise Found!!!

  Paradise Found!!!

  • Guest Trey C.
  • Date of stay 06/22/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  Thank you for a wonderful stay! The house was in great condition (clean and tastefully decorated). The floor plan maximized the space. It was more than enough room for our family of four. The location and community ammenities made everything easy! We used the boat ramp everyday for our own boat. We rolled out of bed and went to the private community beach for a swim & snorkel. We brought two kayaks and with your two, were able to kayak as a family for the 1st time ever (putting in at the boat ramp)! We had coffee (as suggested) under the little community tiki hut (not sure what it's really called) and fished off of the point. The area was beautiful and the locals we met were friendly! We highly recommend this VRBO home! PS: Among the highlights was a bright yellow sea snail at the private beach and a tiny purple octopus where we kayaked. They're still out there to see for anyone who loves nature!

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• A real slice of Heaven!

  A real slice of Heaven!

  • Guest Kathy
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/16/12
  Perfection, nirvana, a real slice of heaven on earth – do I need to say more? From the very minute I pulled up to the house, I felt like I was home. Julia and Joe have not overlooked one single detail in creating this wonderful vacation home. They have thought of simply everything from the fully outfitted kitchen to the super comfy living room to all the toys required to fully enjoy the quintessential keys experience! Chase (my miniature Australian shepherd) also had a blast. The huge yard gave him plenty of room to play fetch with his favorite ball although I believe his favorite past time was cruising the fantastic neighborhood on the golf cart or maybe it was kayaking the bay or maybe just playing with all of his new friends in paradise?? This home has a superb location – close to everything including jaw dropping sunsets at the private marina, a lovely private beach and a long list of the world’s best happy hours! Should you be fortunate enough to rent this amazing home, you may never want to leave! Thank you Julia and Joe! I really did “live the dream” thanks to you!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Deposit of $400 reserves the home. Full payment due 30 days prior to arrival.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Taxes are included and the cleaning fee is $125. Security deposit of $250.